COLUMBUS, Ohio (BP) -- Celebrating the "traditional Southern Baptist understanding of God's plan of salvation," Connect 316 executive director Rick Patrick said the group will "stand in our own stream and gladly fish for the souls of men" during the C316 dinner in Columbus, Ohio.

The gathering drew more than 200 to its meeting in the Greater Columbus Convention Center June 16 during the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting. Read More

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